How Many of Calvinism's 5 Points Do You Embrace?
How many points of Calvinism do you embrace?
I added a place for 4 and 1/2 points because many people have told me that is where they stand. Some 5 Pointers will admit that Christ’s death is sufficient for the sins of all mankind but not intended for all mankind. Other 5 pointers seem to take a more thrift-oriented approach — no more grace than absolutely needed, no extravagance (sufficient only for the elect and no more). So where do you stand?
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no more grace than absolutely needed, no extravagance (sufficient only for the elect and no more)
I would say it a bit differently. There is no waste in God’s plan. Every bit of saving grace is extravagant, but none of it goes to waste.
7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, 8 which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight 9 making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. (Eph 1:7–10)
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no more grace than absolutely needed, no extravagance (sufficient only for the elect and no more).
What if God has decided to save one more or 1000 more? Would Christ have had to die again or die more? Of course not. That’s why a statement like this makes no sense.
Other 5 pointers seem to take a more thrift-oriented approach — no more grace than absolutely needed, no extravagance (sufficient only for the elect and no more).
Could you provide a quote that expresses this? Especially the "sufficient only for the elect" portion. I'm only aware of 5-pointers who say that His sacrifice was sufficient for all, but efficient only for the elect.
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